5 from 48 votes
Jalapeño Popper Dip
Jalapeño Popper Dip combines softened cream cheese and sour cream with sharp cheddar, diced jalapeños, and crumbled bacon for a rich, spicy appetizer. A crunchy topping of crushed Ritz crackers, cheddar, garlic, and butter adds texture. Baked until bubbly and golden, this dip offers creamy heat balanced by the savory bacon and cheesy crumb topping, making it suitable for chip or bread dippers.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings:
10
Servings
Calories:
428 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 16 ounces cream cheese , softened
- 2 cups sour cream
- 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded sharp
- 3 medium jalapeños deseeded, diced
- 1 cup Bacon about 8 slices, cooked and crumbled
- 1 tablespoon granulated garlic
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1-2 teaspoons salt , to taste
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Topping
- 1 cup Ritz crackers crushed
- 2 teaspoons granulated garlic
- 1/4 cup butter melted
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese shredded sharp
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly grease an 8x8 pan or similarly sized 1.5 quart casserole dish.
- Use a hand mixer to beat cream cheese until fluffy. Stir in sour cream, cheddar cheese, bacon jalapenos, garlic, onion powder, salt and cayenne until thoroughly mixed.
- Prepare topping by crushing crackers into a medium-sized mixing bowl and stir in cheese, garlic, and butter until evenly combined.
- Spread cheese mixture out into the prepared pan. Top with the prepared topping. Bake in the prepared pan for 20-25 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve dip hot with tortilla chips and baguette slices for dipping.
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Notes
- Adjust salt carefully since bacon and cheese contribute to the overall saltiness.
Nutrition Information
Calories
428kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
34g
(52%)
Saturated Fat
18g
(90%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
87mg
(29%)
Sodium
1246mg
(52%)
Potassium
312mg
(7%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
873IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
430mg
(43%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10 Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 428
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 428kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 34g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 87mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 1246mg | 52% |
| Potassium | 312mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 873IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 430mg | 43% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.